The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."